Electronics Technician (Direct Hire)

Duties

• Analyzes repair practices and develops procedural instructions to be used by others on methods and steps to repair and modify electronic equipment on aircraft or on airworthy components.
• Performs complex calculations and manipulations of test data to improve performance of systems, instrumentation, measurement standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Designs and analyzes circuits, determines design feasibility, evaluates equipment performance under varying environmental conditions, and collects relevant performance data.
• Supports professional engineers in performing experiments, research, and development activities requiring an in-depth knowledge of technical engineering methods, applications, practices, and principles to work on concepts and experimental projects.
• Evaluates the adequacy of equipment for repair, calibration, and testing.
• Plans and performs modification, maintenance, and installation of complex and unique systems on UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) or manned aircraft; collaborates with partners, contractors, and researchers from other organizations who modify equipment.
• Completes testing, evaluates data, and determines acceptability of equipment modifications, validity, test procedures and data, and/or legality of operation.
• Analyzes and diagnoses faults in the operational configuration of electronic systems and equipment.
• Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Selectee(s) will be required to work on-site at the duty location listed on the announcement.
• This position may require a one year probationary period.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• Position will require working from elevated surfaces, in confined spaces and extreme weather conditions, in areas with poor lighting, require lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted, being stationary for long periods, etc.
• This position requires the selectee to be able to successfully complete a Class 3 Flight Physical.
• This position requires the selectee to have the following current License and/or Certification: obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license, CPR, and vision per NASA-STD-8739.6.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• An unofficial transcript
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
• How to Apply A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Armstrong Flight Research Center will not be accepted for this announcement. NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis. Agency contact information NASA Shared Services Contact Center Phone 1-877-677-2123 Fax 1-866-779-6772 Email [email protected] Address Armstrong Flight Research Center 4800 Lilly Ave Edwards, CA 93523 US Next steps Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Throughout the process you will receive regular status updates through USAJOBS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the hiring manager. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing a scheduled appointment, we may rescind a tentative job offer. An official, written job offer will be issued once all requirements have been verified.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:

  • Classified or government sensitive information.
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

  If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.
  
  The following documents are required:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  For transcripts, the following documents are acceptable:

  • An unofficial transcript
  • A copy of an official transcript

  
  If you are using education to qualify for this position, you will lose consideration if you do not submit proof of your education. Documents must fully support the education requirements listed above. Incomplete documents or documents that do not show completion of required degree program or coursework may result in disqualification.
  
  There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application.
  
  If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
  
  Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• A copy of an official transcript
• Selective Service
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Financial suitability
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Classified or government sensitive information.
• New employee probationary period
• Photos of yourself
• Resume
• Social security number request
• Privacy Act
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Signature and false statements

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents